Vessel Profile

Western Red Cedar

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Story

This freighter was built in 1981 by Kurushima Zosen K.K. in Shikoku.

Historical Notes

Purpose built to a concept designed by John May, General Manager Maple Leaf Shipping Ltd., Vancouver BC to carry forest proucts (KLB and newsprint) from Kitimat, Duncan Bay, Powell River, Harmac, and Port Alberni to San Francisco, Long Beach and San Diego for Eurocan Pulp & Paper, British Columbia Forest Products, MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. Pulp Lumber and other packages forest products for BC-based companies.

Owners & Masters

In 1980 she was owned by Toko Kaiun K.K., Tokyo Japan (managed and operated by Maple Leaf Shipping Ltd., Vancouver BC).

References

Canada List of Shipping

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